New Computer + UHD playback with PowerDVD

GamerWithGlasses

Newbie Joined: Mar 26, 2010 02:09 Messages: 10 Offline

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Apr 16, 2018 11:18

I'm am looking to build a new computer soon with the Pioneer BDR-211UBK Blu-Ray that can also play Ultra Blurday DVDs.

From what I have been reading, PowerDVD needs an Intel Kaby Lake or higher processor. But what if you are not using the integrated GPU for bluray UHD playback?

I was hoping I can get an NVidia 10/11 (when 11 comes out) series GPU and use that along side a Ryzen 2700X that's coming out in a few days. I would think that if I had at least this I can do this build. I would think that the new Ryzen 2 would have instructions similar to Intel's SGX to support Ultra HD playback.

I could also do an 8700K but for gaming, how long that would last before it would be considered obsolete.

The computer would mostly be a Gaming/Bluray playback build.

Currently running an i7-3770K with a GTX 980.

Thanks everyone.

Jets2011

Senior Contributor Location: Canada Joined: Sep 29, 2006 05:26 Messages: 760 Offline

Apr 16, 2018 20:43

Hello,

I wouldn't hold your breath on that. From what I have read elsewhere, there is no appetite from other hardware manufacturers to integrate the required DRM required for UHD BD playback. They focus more on gaming and Netflix 4K HDR, which doesn't require the same security technology.

If you want to play UHD BDs on a PC, currently you have to follow this spec: https://www.cyberlink.com/support/faq-content.do?id=19860

Dave

GamerWithGlasses

Newbie Joined: Mar 26, 2010 02:09 Messages: 10 Offline

Apr 16, 2018 20:59

Quote Hello,

I wouldn't hold your breath on that. From what I have read elsewhere, there is no appetite from other hardware manufacturers to integrate the required DRM required for UHD BD playback. They focus more on gaming and Netflix 4K HDR, which doesn't require the same security technology.

If you want to play UHD BDs on a PC, currently you have to follow this spec: https://www.cyberlink.com/support/faq-content.do?id=19860

Dave

Seems like they want you to either make a mini HTPC or force you to buy an standalone ultra HD player. Having to plug your monitor or tv directly into your motherboard just to playback ultra HD content seems a bit rediculous and only that it suppirts 7th gen or higher Intel. This doesn't seem well thought out lol

Jets2011

Senior Contributor Location: Canada Joined: Sep 29, 2006 05:26 Messages: 760 Offline

Apr 16, 2018 22:51

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Seems like they want you to either make a mini HTPC or force you to buy an standalone ultra HD player. Having to plug your monitor or tv directly into your motherboard just to playback ultra HD content seems a bit rediculous and only that it suppirts 7th gen or higher Intel. This doesn't seem well thought out lol

Yeah...the movie studios try to make it difficult. I am sure CyberLink wishes it was easier, so they can sell more copies of PowerDVD.

GamerWithGlasses

Newbie Joined: Mar 26, 2010 02:09 Messages: 10 Offline

Apr 17, 2018 13:44

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Seems like they want you to either make a mini HTPC or force you to buy an standalone ultra HD player. Having to plug your monitor or tv directly into your motherboard just to playback ultra HD content seems a bit rediculous and only that it suppirts 7th gen or higher Intel. This doesn't seem well thought out lol

Yeah...the movie studios try to make it difficult. I am sure CyberLink wishes it was easier, so they can sell more copies of PowerDVD.

At the very least, I have the drive in case this changes in the future. But, I'd rather get PowerDVD 17 + AACS 2.0 decryption feature though GPU or CPU or have that a part of PowerDVD 18. I'd even pay to have a AACS decryptor running in the background that handles this (legally of course).

Ryzen 2700X + Gigabyte X470 Aorus board + UHD Bluray drive not asking to much. I'm not sure why people who legitimately want to watch moving on their computer would be barred from doing so. Not only that, work on specific motherboard and from a specfic CPU and CPU brand. Punishing consumers for the preference of hardware and bluray UHD playback is not smart business. Do they really want UHD to fail? By they, I mean the movie industry. Seems so.

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